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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Oregon

5 Colleges
$63,246 Avg Salary
$26,799 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Engineering School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, engineering was ranked 6th in Oregon. In fact, 2,281 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Engineering Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Oregon to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Oregon

Check out the engineering programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Oregon Schools in Engineering

#1

University of Portland

Portland, OR

Our 2023 rankings named University of Portland the best school in Oregon for engineering students. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at University of Portland accumulate an average of around $25,212 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $596.

Full Engineering at University of Portland Report

#2

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oregon State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Engineering Schools in Oregon list. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public school with a very large student population.

Engineering majors at Oregon State take out an average of $25,256 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $403.

Full Engineering at Oregon State University Report

#3

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend George Fox University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Engineering Schools in Oregon list. Located in the town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at GFU take out is $27,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $621.

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#4

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oregon Institute of Technology. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Engineering Schools in Oregon list. OIT is a small public school located in the remote town of Klamath Falls.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at OIT accumulate an average of around $30,571 in student debt.

Read full report on Engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Portland State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Engineering Schools in Oregon list. Portland State University is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Portland.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at Portland State University accumulate an average of around $32,655 in student debt.

Full Engineering at Portland State University Report

Best Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Engineering Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 25,076
Washington 3,545
Hawaii 301
Nevada 900
Alaska 178

Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811
General Engineering 11,796
Industrial Engineering 9,072
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 8,001
Systems Engineering 3,904
Materials Engineering 3,415
Other Engineering 2,760
Environmental Engineering 2,759
Operations Research 1,698
Agricultural Engineering 1,472
Engineering Science 1,454
Electrical and Computer Engineering. 1,378
Petroleum Engineering 1,256
Robotics Engineering 1,243
Architectural Engineering 1,012
Engineering Physics 994
Manufacturing Engineering 947
Construction Engineering 878
Nuclear Engineering 864
Marine Engineering 445
Biological Engineering 410
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 360
Geoscience Engineering 325
Mining Engineering 314
Textile Engineering 310
Ocean Engineering 285
Engineering Mechanics 272
Metallurgical Engineering 179
Energy Systems Engineering 138
Biochemical Engineering 109
Ceramic Engineering 94
Surveying Engineering 73
Electromechanical Engineering 45
Forest Engineering 41
Paper Science & Engineering 27
Engineering Chemistry 13

Majors Similar to Engineering

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

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